Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Drive, operate, and maintain the hydro-excavator, dump truck, and other heavy equipment in the maintenance repair, and replacement of the District's water distribution system. Assist the Water Maintenance Foreman in maintaining a safe work environment. Perform as a project lead in completing assigned or scheduled projects from time to time. Assist the Water Maintenance Foreman in daily excavations requiring the hydro-excavator, dump truck, and training personnel in maintenance procedures related to the hydro-excavator, dump truck, and other heavy equipment.
General Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. The requirements of this position provide that the employee work in a safety sensitive manner and should carry out his / her duties as such.
Prior Work Experience : At least two years of job-related prior experience preferred.
Education and Training : High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses, Certifications, Etc. :
- Commercial Driver's License; Class A with Tanker endorsement required.
- Utah State Drinking Water Operator Certification Grade 4 - preferred.
Background Knowledge :
Must have knowledge about how to operate heavy equipment such as a dump truck, water truck, hydro-excavator, and other heavy equipment.Must be able to communicate effectively.Must know how to operate large equipment safely.Basic knowledge of how to use hand tools and power tools.Must have an understanding of safe work practices and knowledge of how to position, locate, and set up warning signs, and safety cones on local and state roads.Must have a general understanding and knowledge of the district's asset management system and be able to start and complete work orders using the asset management system.Performance Expectations :
Must be able to operate equipment such as dump truck, hydro-excavator, compressors, forklift, truck crane, jackhammer, jumping jack, plate compactor, snap cutters, locators, valve machine, cutting torch, sump pumps, and various hand and power tools.Must be able to make logical decisions using generally recognized skills and techniques.Must be able to operate two-way radios, metal detectors, atmospheric and chlorine tester.Must be able to supervise two or more persons occasionally.Must be able to solve problems safely and effectively.Must have knowledge of the District water transmission and distribution system for proper valve shutdowns for repairs or new pipeline construction.Must perform all job tasks in compliance with GHID safety policies and procedures.Required Skills and Abilities :
Must be able to apply common sense, and conduct analysis as required solving certain problems. Such work may include use of small and large equipment in inspection, cleaning maintenance and construction of wastewater collection system.Must have ability to operate small equipment and hand tools.Must be able to verbally communicate with Department Staff and on occasion with the public and business vendors. Must be able to communicate using simple hand signals during normal operation of large equipment.Required to know how to properly and safely use tap machines, backhoe, track-hoe, dump truck, compressors, forklift, truck crane, jack hammer, jumping jack, plate compactor, snap cutters, locators, valve machine, cutting torch, sump pumps and various hand and power tools.Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Common dexterity is continuously required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to : sit or perform repetitive wrist, hand and / or finger movement.The employee is occasionally required to : feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with arms or hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.The employee must lift weight or exert force as follows :i. Regularly : 1 to 25pounds
ii. Frequently : 25 to 100 pounds
iii. Occasionally : 100 plus pounds
e. Specific vision abilities include :
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less.
Ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
f. Must be able to tolerate noise levels from moderate to very loud.
2. Frequently required to perform duties outdoors in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Overall Effort and Work Location :
Frequent exposure to vibration, hazardous traffic conditions, confined spaces, and working at night.Required to wear a respirator, subject to oils, grease, toxic or caustic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials such as sewage and asbestos pipe.Must be flexible to adjust for constantly changing operations.Work is generally performed during normal business hours.Must be able to work a predictable and consistent schedule with occasional after hours work as may be required and determined by the changing circumstances.Must be able to fulfill emergency first response call responding to District emergencies as needed.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
